More proof that the right book cover is the key to better sales, specifically a WillowRaven book cover.

WillowRaven
has done 2 covers for me to date, book 2 and book 3 of my Abby Kane Trilogy (Celtic Secrets and Celtic Destiny) and we are working on a
re-design of Book 1 (Celtic Magic). I have to say, the covers are so
wonderfully beautiful and true to my vision that I often look at them
with with stars in my eyes. My modest sales have really begun to grow
since releasing the new covers that she created for my books and I could
not be more excited to know that people love my covers as much as I do.
If you are looking for a very good cover artist that will give you more
than what you hoped for... you have found the right place.

Of course, every artist loves to hear their cover art and design is liked, especially by the author, but I don't often get verification that the cover actually is doing it's job, which is to bring more lucrative sales than it would have had without my art/design.

Market research statistics report that 70% of all book sales are related to the cover art/design. Yes, regardless of the old adage, people do judge books by their cover.

70% ... That's huge!

That market research fact is also why finding the right cover artist is as important as finding a good editor. And yet, I see it over and over ... authors skimping of the costs of publishing by either doing their own cover or going with the lowest rate they can find, regardless of training, experience, qualifications, or quality.

Well, I'll hop off of my soapbox, now ... I have another cover project to finish. If anyone wants to chat about their cover art needs (or book illustration needs), visit with me in my virtual Live Chat office, on my website. If it says I'm off line, no worries, it leaves me a message with how to get back to you. ;D